Cancer Grads
Nora McMahon
Kickin' It with Ovarian Cancer Grad, Nolan ...

What’s it like to experience ovarian cancer as a man? In this episode of Kickin’ It, Nora and Randalynn sit down with Nolan Stuckenschneider, a trans man, drag king and ovarian cancer grad. Nolan shares his ovarian cancer story, the healthcare challenges he faces as a trans man, and steps we can take toward inclusivity. We hope you enjoy this episode of Kickin’ It!

Kickin' It with Ovarian Cancer Grad, Nolan Stuckenschneider
Cancer Grads
Nora McMahon
Kickin' It Podcast with Ovarian Cancer Grad, ...

In the latest episode of the Kickin’ It podcast, Nora and Randalynn chat with ovarian cancer grad, Kim Simmons Emory. We discuss Kim’s long road to diagnosis, symptom awareness, Kim’s quest to find her blood sisters to share her cancer history as an adoptee, and much more. We hope you enjoy our chat with Kim!

Kickin' It Podcast with Ovarian Cancer Grad, Kim Simmons Emory
Cancer Grads
Nora McMahon
Kickin' It with Breast Cancer Grad, Rachel Park

Kickin’ It with Breast Cancer Grad, Rachel Park

Kickin' It with Breast Cancer Grad, Rachel Park
podcast
Nora McMahon
Kickin' It with Emily Garnett

October 13th is National Metastatic Breast Cancer Day. To honor this day, I am releasing a never before heard conversation between me and Emily Garnett, a beautiful, smart, fierce advocate for the MBC who passed away in March of this year from this unrelenting disease.

Kickin' It with Emily Garnett
Cancer Grads, Chemo
Nora McMahon
Kickin' It- Mai Linh Nguyen Achong

Ovarian Cancer Grad, Mai Linh

Kickin' It- Mai Linh Nguyen Achong

How I cultivate post-cancer body confidence.

How I cultivate post-cancer body confidence.

If you have ever been diagnosed with cancer, and you feel like I do- chances are you are trying to repair a relationship with your body, a body that you feel has betrayed or abandoned you. 

Surgeries, amputations, chemotherapy, hair loss, weight gain, weight loss, radiation, burns, rashes, sores- these are just the tip of the ice burg when it comes to the myriad of body issues we face as Cancer Students (and Grads). So, how do I rebuild a stronger, more confident house after cancer has marched in and burned it to the ground? I'll share with you the foundation that I'm laying to rebuild my own body confidence.

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Love Letter to my Body

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Love Letter to my Body

How can you love your body post-cancer? 

With Practice and Patience. 

Self-love is not something that magically grows within me. It does not come easily and it is not permanent. Yet, our society treats it as if it is as natural as breathing rather than a skill that can be learned and strengthened.

Towards the end of my cancer treatment, I wrote this love/apology letter to my body, and I found that it healed me more than any medication. 

Shouldering this Burden

Shouldering this Burden

I had an epic meltdown the other day.

I had been going about my normal day, busy running errands. A lot was occupying my mind. I had just spent the month of December traveling. It had thrown off my schedule of daily meditation, so my brain was filled with all sorts of chatter. If I had been more mindful, I probably would've been keenly aware that I was setting myself up for an emotional breakdown.

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Cancer- The Catalyst for my Gratitude Practice

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Cancer- The Catalyst for my Gratitude Practice

Tomorrow marks one of my favorite holidays in the United States, Thanksgiving. It is a non-denominational holiday that revolves around the celebration and tradition rooted in the first Thanksgiving dinner- a time when Native Americans and Pilgrims came together to break bread, celebrate harvest and connect, despite any perceived differences. 

Thanksgiving provides us a yearly opportunity to recognize those things for which we are grateful. For me, one of those things has been cancer. OK, maybe not cancer itself, but my experience with cancer. I am absolutely grateful for it. How cancer became the catalyst for me to make the connection between a joyful life and practicing gratitude.

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Cancer Grad Tip- Neuropathy

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Do you deal with neuropathy? It's a common long term effect for those who have endured chemotherapy. Nora shares a tip on how she manages the numbness and soreness in her feet. What are your Cancer Grad tips? Share them in the comments, or reach out to us at info@cancergrad.org !
 

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